CONGRATULATIONS to Team Sweden - 2nd place in the Wissa Long Distance Kiting World Championship! Simon Jaktlund and Richard Wernersson crossed the finishing line at 17:54 today, 2 hours and 3 minutes after Team Windytv Alpboys. The motivation and sportsmanship this team shows is remarkable. We know they had a tough morning and this silver medal is very well deserved. Go Sweden!

Slow start for the teams at 7:00 this morning. Light wind, light snowfall. Teams starting to walk. Many teams enjoying one more cup of coffee before packing the tent. Some strategically choosing to wait for wind. Others continuously on the move, awarded with some kiting and some more walking.

The race is on! 10:00 April 4th, 70 kiters, 34 teams, set out from Berlevåg. Mission: Be the fastest team across the Varanger Peninsula. Destination: Vardø. Wind average: 12 m/s. Weather: Cloudy with sunny spells.